Aaron’s guidebook
Waikiki Beaches
This is our favorite local beach, named after the hotel directly behind it (which has a great happy hour at its lobby bar).
It's an easy, scenic 15 minute walk or 5-10 minute ride/drive. Walk toward Diamond Head, along Kapiolani Park on your left, and you'll get to Kaimana Beach. It is located between the War Memorial Natatorium and the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel.
It is a beautiful wide stretch of beach that is popular with locals because it away from the tourist crowds of Waikiki. The beach is protected by a wide reef and the near ocean bottom is shallow and sandy, great for swimming and snorkeling. The beach is also an access point for the popular surf spot Old Man's.
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Пляж Каймана
This is our favorite local beach, named after the hotel directly behind it (which has a great happy hour at its lobby bar).
It's an easy, scenic 15 minute walk or 5-10 minute ride/drive. Walk toward Diamond Head, along Kapiolani Park on your left, and you'll get to Kaimana Beach. It is located between the War Memorial Natatorium and the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel.
It is a beautiful wide stretch of beach that is popular with locals because it away from the tourist crowds of Waikiki. The beach is protected by a wide reef and the near ocean bottom is shallow and sandy, great for swimming and snorkeling. The beach is also an access point for the popular surf spot Old Man's.
Located by the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Moana Surfrider Hotel, it is one of the most busy sections of Waikiki beach. This is great place if you want to be in the heart of it all. You can take a catamaran cruise, a surf lesson, rent umbrellas/loungers, take a break at one the hotel bars/restaurants or simply enjoy the sun and waves.
Royal-Moana Beach
Located by the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Moana Surfrider Hotel, it is one of the most busy sections of Waikiki beach. This is great place if you want to be in the heart of it all. You can take a catamaran cruise, a surf lesson, rent umbrellas/loungers, take a break at one the hotel bars/restaurants or simply enjoy the sun and waves.
One of the widest sections of Waikiki Beach, with space for 2 – 3 beach volley courts, surf rentals and still ample space for sun bathers and enthusiastic water sport fans alike.
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Kapiolani Park Beach
One of the widest sections of Waikiki Beach, with space for 2 – 3 beach volley courts, surf rentals and still ample space for sun bathers and enthusiastic water sport fans alike.
Located between the Waikiki Aquarium and Kapahulu Groin, Queen’s beach is popular among bodyboarders and snorkelers. Designated as a Marine Life Conservation District, you’ll spot many colorful fish in the area. Queen’s also hosts special movie nights at sunset on its 1,000-foot outdoor movie screen.
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Пляж Queen's Beach
Located between the Waikiki Aquarium and Kapahulu Groin, Queen’s beach is popular among bodyboarders and snorkelers. Designated as a Marine Life Conservation District, you’ll spot many colorful fish in the area. Queen’s also hosts special movie nights at sunset on its 1,000-foot outdoor movie screen.
This highly popular beach is nicknamed “Kuhio Ponds” because the beach is divided by two concrete walls that stretch 40 years into the ocean. The result is a calm swimming enclosure that is ideal for children and families (or those who prefer calmer water). Lot's of options for surf rentals/lessons and umbrella/lounger rentals.
Three popular landmarks are located here: the Prince Kuhio Statue, the Duke Kahanamoku Statue and the Stones of Kapaemahu.
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Kuhio Beach Grill
2552 Kalakaua AveThis highly popular beach is nicknamed “Kuhio Ponds” because the beach is divided by two concrete walls that stretch 40 years into the ocean. The result is a calm swimming enclosure that is ideal for children and families (or those who prefer calmer water). Lot's of options for surf rentals/lessons and umbrella/lounger rentals.
Three popular landmarks are located here: the Prince Kuhio Statue, the Duke Kahanamoku Statue and the Stones of Kapaemahu.
Located in front of Fort Derussy Beach Park. Inviting park setting with beach volley court, racket ball courts and various water sport rentals available. Less crowded than beaches in central parts of Waikiki.
Fort DeRussy Boardwalk
Fort DeRussy BoardwalkLocated in front of Fort Derussy Beach Park. Inviting park setting with beach volley court, racket ball courts and various water sport rentals available. Less crowded than beaches in central parts of Waikiki.
Located in front of (by Hilton Hawaiian Village). Popular among families, since the beach has shallow waters, due to a protective outer reef.
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Пляж Каханамоку
Located in front of (by Hilton Hawaiian Village). Popular among families, since the beach has shallow waters, due to a protective outer reef.
Transportation & Parking Garages
Alamo Rent A Car
151 Kaʻiulani AveBudget Car Rental
2330 Kalakaua AveThere are multiple rental locations all over Waikiki and Honolulu! Check out their website for more info https://gobiki.org/
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Biki Station
Lipeepee StreetThere are multiple rental locations all over Waikiki and Honolulu! Check out their website for more info https://gobiki.org/
Bikeadelic Waikiki Bike Rentals
Rentals for mopeds, scooters and bikes
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Hawaiian Style Rentals and Sales
2556 Lemon RdRentals for mopeds, scooters and bikes
Cruzin Hawaii - Kapahulu
1980 Cartwright RdMoped, scooter and motorcycle rentals. Multiple locations
There are multiple stops 2 blocks away on Kuhio Ave. The trolley goes all of over Waikiki and areas of Honolulu.
More info at: https://waikikitrolley.com
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Waikiki Trolley Ticket Booth
2250 Royal Hawaiian AveThere are multiple stops 2 blocks away on Kuhio Ave. The trolley goes all of over Waikiki and areas of Honolulu.
More info at: https://waikikitrolley.com
"The Bus" (local public transportation) has multiple locations within 2 minutes walk from the apartment. The lines go all over Waikiki and the rest of the island. However, expect a long trip with lots of stops if you are considering taking it outside the Honolulu area.
Please find more info on routes and fares at: http://thebus.org/
Kuhio Ave + Lewers St station
"The Bus" (local public transportation) has multiple locations within 2 minutes walk from the apartment. The lines go all over Waikiki and the rest of the island. However, expect a long trip with lots of stops if you are considering taking it outside the Honolulu area.
Please find more info on routes and fares at: http://thebus.org/